be there: afro-punk festival 2012

Image by Jermaine Rogers

The eighth annual Afro-Punk Festival kicks off this weekend in Brooklyn's Commodore Barry Park. The free event runs through Saturday and Sunday, featuring movement-centered bands, skate competitions, artists, and vendors. Live acts include performers like Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu, TV on the Radio, Venus X, Ninjasonik, Toro y Moi, and Spank Rock. Check out the official website here for schedules and more information about the ethos that generated the whole thing.